Timing and causes of death to 1 year among children presenting to emergency departments

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• Stefanie Ames; Apoorva Salvi; Amber Lin; Susan Malveau; Clay Mann; Peter Jenkins
PMID: 38499441DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.14875

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This journal article describes when and why children die within one year after going to emergency departments. The study looks at the timing of deaths and the main causes, such as injuries or illnesses. It also highlights which groups of children are most at risk. The goal is to help doctors and hospitals find ways to prevent these deaths in the future by understanding patterns and reasons behind them.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Cause of Death; Death, Sudden; Follow-Up Studies; Infant Mortality; Mortality; Time Factors; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of Utah; Oregon Health & Science University; Indiana University; Orlando Regional Medical Center

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